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CP Assessment

Imagine a uniform balance beam with one weight on the eighth peg from the fulcrum. Which of the following would balance this weight?
  • A: Two weights on the fourth peg.
  • B: Four weights on the second peg.
  • C: One weight on the second peg and one weight on the sixth peg.
  • D: Wait! All of these statements are true.



Honors Assessment

Imagine a uniform balance beam with one weight on the twelfth peg from the fulcrum. Which of the following would balance this weight?
  • A: Two weights on the fourth peg, and two weights on the second peg.
  • B: Two weights on the fifth peg and one weight on the second peg.
  • C: Two weights on the third peg and one weight on the sixth peg.
  • D: Wait! All of these statements are true.